Egypt’s Sisi calls on Russia to execute agreed projects

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has called on Russia to execute the agreed upon projects as soon as possible, a senior government...

Infrastructure

Rail projects worth $352bn underway in MENA

Sixteen major railway projects worth $352bn are underway in the Middle East and North Africa, according to Terrapinn Middle East. The organiser...

Construction

Oman to speed up licenses for strategic projects

Oman’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry has set up a separate office to speed up the issuance of licenses for strategic projects...

Construction

‘Considerable progress’ in working conditions on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island – PwC

An independent report into employment practices on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi has indicated ‘considerable progress’ in conditions, according to a press...

Property

Dubai a ‘buyer’s market’ for land deals, says Select Group CEO

The slowing Dubai real estate market provides opportunities for canny investors looking to pick up parcels of land for future projects at...

Property

Dubai’s Nakheel delivers 251-room hotel at Dragon Mart

Dubai developer Nakheel has delivered a 251-room hotel at Dragon Mart, the first of 10 to be built under its hospitality and...

Construction

Next phase of MBR City District One launched in Dubai

Phase three of the large-scale Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum City – District One project has been launched in Dubai, according to...

Construction

Saudi, Indonesian construction firms in 10-year deal

Indonesian construction firm PT Wijaya Karya has signed a strategic partnership agreement which will pump millions of dollars in investments into projects...

Property

Shurooq, Emaar and Eagle Hills establish Sharjah real estate firm

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed with Dubai’s Emaar Properties and Abu Dhabi-based Eagle Hills to establish a new...